There are many tools to check backlinks, like Semrush, Ahrefs, Moz, Ubersuggest, etc. Each of these tools calculates the spam score differently. However, here we will focus on Semrush and explain how to find spam backlinks using this tool.
Step-1: After opening Semrush, you need to go to the Backlink Audit section.
Step 2: After clicking on Backlink Audit, you need to Create Project (you will have to enter the website name and URL).
Step 3: Once the project is created, you will see the spam score details. Click on the project to open it.
Step 4: Now, you can check how high the spam score is and how many spam backlinks are there.
How to remove spammy backlinks
Usually, these spammy backlinks are removed through Search Console, and you need to submit this file to all the search consoles. However, you should first update the search console where you are primarily doing SEO.
Step 1: After opening the search console, create a .txt file listing all the spammy backlinks.
Step 2: To remove spammy backlinks, go to the Disavow option in Google Search Console. For this, search Disavow Tools on Google, and click on the first result that appears.
Step 3: Now, you will see an interface like this. Here, go to Select Property and choose your website.
Step 4: After selecting the property, you will get the option to upload the .txt file.
Step 5: This way, your spammy backlinks will be disavowed in Google Search Console.